Lewis. I here vow——
Mrs. D. Then first save your brother, who is persecuted for a noble action.
Lewis. A noble action? Which of his mean attempts can you call by that title?
Mrs. D. [surprised]. What did you say?
Lewis. Shall I release him, when he only seeks, my destruction?
Mrs. D. He? he seek your destruction?
Lewis. His design was to enforce the clause of my father's will: for this purpose, he went to-day to the Chancellor's; but his scheme failing, he forgot the mask of virtue which he had assumed, and exhibited the rage of a disappointed demon.
Mrs. D. Who imposed this falsehood upon you?—No! no. He came forward to defend Drave, threatened to disclose secrets.—They fear him! and for this reason he was arrested.
Lewis. But still his pocket-book contains the proofs of his base intentions.
Mrs. D. Have you seen it?